Hemangiopericytoma of the palate: case report.
A case of hemangiopericytoma of the palate is presented. This is a locally aggressive tumor with a high propensity for recurrence and metastasis. Proper management is by wide local excision. Long-term follow-up is mandatory because this neoplasm can recur after several years.
Goldwasser
M S
MS
Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL 61801.
Daw
J L
JL
D005260:Female; D006393:Hemangiopericytoma / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010157:Palatal Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*